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The Roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis in Acting

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Department

Theatre

Advisory Committee

Advisor Name

Title

Nick Erickson

Committee Chair

Christine Menzies

Committee Member

John Dennis

Committee Member

Keywords

theatre

acting

Metamorphoses

Zimmerman

actor

Baucis

therapist

nursemaid

Pandora

mother

narrator

scientist

theater

Greek mythology

Date of Defense

2007-03-27

Availability

unrestricted

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This thesis is about the evolution and development of the roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in the Swine Palace show Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman. The rehearsal process is detailed here in journal format. Also included is pre-show research, character analyses, production run, and post show summary. This thesis will explore the creation of these characters, the obstacles during the process, and the experience of playing multiple roles.